FRONTIER CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS AND ALLOWANCES PREPARED FOR SPEC HOME AT: FAIRFIELD $521,900 Square Footage: 4,282 sq. ft. Optional Bonus or Media Room, If Applicable: 421 sq. ft. Special Features on Lot: Special Features in the Home: Circular stairs, gameroom, stone wine grotto, 3 car garage
Table of Contents Frontier s Structural System... 2 Your Foundation... 2 Your Framing... 2 Frontier s Mechanical System and Energy Efficiency Program... 3 Your Windows... 3 Your Insulation... 3 Your HVAC/Air Conditioning System... 4 Your Plumbing System... 4 Your Electrical System... 4 Your Structured Wiring System... 4 Your Security System... 4 Your Surround Sound System... 4 Your Home Automation System... 4 Frontier s Exterior Finishes... 4 Your Exterior Veneer Details... 4 Your Shingles... 4 Your Exterior Flooring and Flatwork Finishes... 4 Your Garage Doors... 4 Your Fencing, Exterior Balconies, and Courtyards... 4 Your Landscaping... 4 Frontier s Decorative Touches... 4 Your Paint & Wall Finishes... 4 Your Sheetrock... 4 Your Flooring, Wall, and Counter Allowances... 4 Your Counters, Backsplashes, and Tub Surrounds and Decks... 4 Your Fireplace Surround Allowances... 4 Your Special Finish Allowances... 4 Your Appliances... 4 Your Light Fixtures and Fans... 4 Your Front Door... 4 Your Hardware... 4 Your Interior Decorative Wrought Iron... 4 Your Plumbing... 4 Your Trim... 4 1
FRONTIER S STRUCTURAL SYSTEM The Frontier Structural System is achieved by assembling quality materials in a methodical process. The process utilizes sound installation procedures and is combined with a multi-tiered quality control inspection program. The system is designed to consistently yield strong, durable structures that endure the elements of Mother Nature and the deteriorating factors of time. The long-term goal of the Frontier Structural System is to provide a safe haven to which you and your family can retreat at the end of the day, over a long weekend, or during inclement weather conditions. YOUR FOUNDATION Pad Preparation Top of Slab Height Foundation Type Engineering Soil Analysis Build pad w/ select fill to approximately 4" above existing grade or at BFE if in floodplain. Top of slab to be 6 to 12 inches above top of pad Conventional beam foundation on grade Performed by Frontier s independent engineer Based on developer's boring and soil report Exterior Cold Walls Interior Walls Wall Studs Greater Than 10 Structural Lumber Maximum Deflection Limits YOUR FRAMING 2x4 kd fir studs at 16 on center 2x4 kd fir studs at 16 on center 2x6 kd fir studs at 16 on center #2 yellow pine Floor Joists Sleeping Rooms Live load = 30 psf, Dead load = 10 psf, L/ = 360 Floor Joists Other Rooms Live load = 40 psf, Dead load = 10 psf, L/ = 360 Ceiling Joists, no storage Live load = 10 psf, Dead load = 5 psf, L/ = 240 Ceiling Joists, limited storage Live load = 20 psf, Dead load = 10 psf, L/ = 240 Rafters Live load = 10 psf, Dead load = 20 psf, L/ = 180 (tile or clay roof loads) Sub floor 1-1/8 plywood nailed, glued and screwed down Wind Bracing Plan Roofing Tie Down Hurricane clips attached to rafter and plate to prevent uplift Shear Walls / Corners 4x8x7/16 OSB placed at ext corners to prevent shifting Anchor Bolts ½ J-bolts in foundation to prevent wall uplift Roof Decking 7/16 OSB insulating Tech Shield BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 2
FRONTIER S MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM The Frontier Mechanical System is designed to provide the ultimate operating and maintenance efficiency for your home. Our mechanical system comprises electrical wiring, structured wiring, an HVAC system, a security system, plumbing, and surround sound, and home automation. Frontier s Energy Efficiency Program ensures your home is constructed with superior energy efficiency. Not only does this create an extremely comfortable living environment for you and your family, but it also significantly lowers your utility costs, requires less maintenance, and increases your resale value down the road. Window Frame Window Glazing YOUR WINDOWS Builders First Source (BFS) Aluminum - single-hung windows, as noted on plans BFS aluminum 5/8 double insulated pane Window Glass BFS aluminum LoE squared BFS aluminum picture windows -.44 U and.34 SHGC, BFS aluminum operable windows -.55 U and.32 SHGC Butt Glass Aluminum, single pane, LoE squared glass if applicable 5/8 thick, 1.02 U factor,.74 SHGC NOTE: Lower factors result in higher energy efficiencies. YOUR INSULATION Cold Walls R-13 Sloped Ceilings R-22 Flat Attic Areas R-36 blown insulation Exterior Sheathing R-3 (between brick and studs) Polyseal Base plates, windows, and exterior corners Sill Seal Foam seal below base plate and foundation Attic Ventilation Ridge vents with continued soffit vents Roof Decking Tech Shield (heat reflective decking) BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 3
YOUR HVAC/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HVAC Compressors & Furnace Number of A/C Units SEER Rating of Units HVAC Filters Trane (5-yr limited warranty parts/labor) (1) unit(s) downstairs and (1) unit(s) upstairs 14 SEER high efficiency unit(s) 1/2" air cleaners / filters YOUR PLUMBING SYSTEM Hot Water Heaters Water Supply Lines Water Drain Lines Gas Underground Two 50-gallon energy efficient gas heaters looped Copper supply lines Schedule 40 PVC Run and connected by service provider YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Switches Telephone Wire Cable Wire Size of Service Location of Service Underground Decora CAT 5e wire RG-6 Quad Shield cable 200 amp service Built on side of house closest to main feed Up to 100' placed at lot perimeter for future pool YOUR STRUCTURED WIRING SYSTEM Cable Television Connections Satellite Television Connections Phone / Internet Connections Hub Panel Box Telecom Module Video Module Low Voltage Underground (16) RG-6 Quad Shield drops (2 for each TV) (8) Cat 5e wire drops (1 for each TV) (8) Cat 5e wire drops Amp ON-Q wiring enclosure Amp ON-Q 1x12 telecom module Amp ON-Q 1x8 video module Run and connected by service provider YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM Key Pads Sensor Locations Sirens (2) DCS Key pads All doors and windows accessing the house (1) attic siren BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 4
YOUR SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM Multi-Room Audio Prewire Home Theatre Prewire (4) rooms prewired for (2) speakers and (1) volume control (1) room(s) prewired for 7.1 surround sound YOUR HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM Custom Home Automation To be determined on a house by house basis. Not currently included. BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 5
FRONTIER S EXTERIOR FINISHES Frontier s exteriors provide a vast range of materials and finishes that are coordinated to complement the interior architecture of your custom home. With the use of troweled textures, custom doors, stone, rustic beams, seamless windows, relaxing pools, and vibrant landscaping, your custom home will have the right details and texture to give your home the distinction of a well-built and planned custom home. YOUR EXTERIOR VENEER DETAILS Exterior Type Stucco Finish Siding Facia, Soffit, and Friezes Stone Allowance Brick Size Brick Allowance Mortar Color Stucco and Stone Two-tone w/ sanded trowel finish Applicable items are hardiplank Cultured stone YOUR SHINGLES Roofing Allowance Felt Underlayment 30-yr - 240 lbs/square comp roof ($28.55/sq) 15 lb felt with 18" metal valleys - composition roof YOUR EXTERIOR FLOORING AND FLATWORK FINISHES Front Walks Front Driveway Front Porch Back Porch Upstairs Balcony Floors Garage Floor Finish Concrete w/ slate expansion joints (209 sq. ft. for walks) Concrete w/ slate borders (891 sq. ft. for drive) Slate Plain concrete Gray garage floor paint (with garage floor paint, small areas may peel and are not warrantable) BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 6
YOUR GARAGE DOORS Garage Door Type Steel raised panel garage doors Garage Door Opener Type 1/3 horsepower chain drive # of Garage Door Openers (2) garage door openers YOUR FENCING, EXTERIOR BALCONIES, AND COURTYARDS Backyard Fence Gate to Backyard Driveway Gate Courtyard Enclosure Front Balcony Rear Balcony Exterior Wrought Iron Accent Allowance 6' wood to enclose backyard 1 to match connecting fence Estimated landscape allocations as follows: YOUR LANDSCAPING Front Sod $1,125 ($2.25 / sq. yd.) Front Plants / Bedding $2,900 (estimated allowance for plants and bedding) Front Irrigation $975 ($325 / zone) Back Sod $ ($2.25 / sq. yd.) Back Plants / Bedding $ (estimated allowance for plants and bedding) Back Irrigation $ ($325 / zone) Total Landscaping Allowance $5,000 BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 7
FRONTIER S DECORATIVE TOUCHES At Frontier, our work does not end with a soundly constructed home. We go much further and think of details that will give your home that perfect finishing touch you want. Frontier s on-staff professional decorators will work with you through the construction of your home to help you coordinate selections such as plumbing, paint color, tile, and light fixtures. Our decorators will help you create award winning interiors that complement your tastes for you to go home to every day. YOUR PAINT & WALL FINISHES Exterior Paint Interior Wall Paint Trim / Cabinet Paint Wallpaper / Faux / Special Texture Allowance Benjamin Moore 20-yr. with Fungicide, Super Spec Latex Low Lustre House Paint Benjamin Moore Super Hide Latex Flat NOTE: Each wall color change after base color is an additional $150 per bedroom. Benjamin Moore Super Spec Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel YOUR SHEETROCK Outside Wall Corners Coffered Ceilings Corners of Window Returns Garage Sheetrock Texture Round corners Round corners Round corners 5/8 fire-rated sheetrock Roll-on wall texture and a mop ceiling texture BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 8
YOUR FLOORING, WALL, AND COUNTER ALLOWANCES Carpet Allowance Valera/Mesmerize @ $18.75/sq. yd. for materials and labor with ½ 8 lb. rebond pad (3/8 for berber) Wood Floor Type Engineered wood floors Engineered Wood Floor /sq. ft. for materials and labor Allowance Screeded Wood Floor Allowance /sq. ft. for materials and labor Floor Tile Allowance $2.25/sq. ft. for purchase of tile Counter & Backsplash Tile Allow $2.25/sq. ft. for purchase of tile Wall & Tub Deck Tile Allowance $2.25/sq. ft. for purchase of tile Granite Counter Allowance Level 1 granite w/1.5" bullnose edge ($45/sq. ft. installed) Special Floor Allowance 1 Special Floor Allowance 2 Special Floor Allowance 3 NOTE: For the flooring schedule, see your blueprints. YOUR COUNTERS, BACKSPLASHES, AND TUB SURROUNDS AND DECKS Kitchen and Butler Counter Granite Kitchen and Butler Backsplash Tile Wet Bar Counter Downstairs Granite Wet Bar Counter Upstairs Wet Bar Backsplash Downstairs Tile Wet Bar Backsplash Upstairs Utility Counter Tile Utility Backsplash 4 tile Kitchen / Utility Desk Tops Master Bathroom Counters Granite Master Bathroom Tub Deck Tile Master Bath Shower Surround Tile (walls to 8'0" height) Powder Bathrooms Counter Granite Other Bathrooms Counter Tile Other Baths Tub & Shower Tile (walls to 7'0" height) NOTE: Labor for decorative patterns, natural stone, and porcelain tile costs more. BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 9
YOUR FIREPLACE SURROUND ALLOWANCES Family Room Living Room Master Area Dining Room Study Gameroom Outdoor Cultured stone surround YOUR SPECIAL FINISH ALLOWANCES Special Finish Allowance 1 Special Finish Allowance 2 Special Finish Allowance 3 Special Finish Allowance 4 Special Finish Allowance 5 Special Finish Allowance 6 Fireplace Surround - stone surround Wine Grotto Walls - stone walls Foyer Inlay Below Dome - natural stone inlay in foyer to mirror ceiling dome BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 10
Estimated appliance allocations as follows: YOUR APPLIANCES Cook-top $650 Kitchen Aid stainless steel 5 brnr gas cook-top Cook-top Vent $575 Kitchen Aid 36" down draft telescoping vent Oven $2,175 Kitchen Aid stainless steel 30" double oven Warming Drawer Microwave $325 Kitchen Aid stainless steel 1.8 cu.ft. microwave Microwave Trim Kit $100 Stainless steel microwave trim kit Dishwasher $875 Kitchen Aid stainless steel dishwasher Kitchen Refrigerator $ Undercounter Refrigerator $ Wine Chiller $ Ice Makers $ Outdoor Grill & Doors $2,100 Dynasty 30" grill w/ rotisserie and doors Washer / Dryer $ Other Special Allowance $ Labor to Install $ Labor to install refrigerators, icemakers, and other special appliances Total Appliance Allowance $6,800 YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES AND FANS Light Fixture and Fan Allowance $5,000 YOUR FRONT DOOR Front Door Allowance $3,800 YOUR HARDWARE Hardware Allowance $2,000 Cabinet Door Hinges Youngdale semi-concealed hinges Drawer Guides KV drawer guides NOTE: The hardware allowance is for purchasing towel bars, door knobs, locks, and so on. BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 11
YOUR INTERIOR DECORATIVE WROUGHT IRON Wrought Iron Ceiling Accent Allowance Other Interior Wrought Iron Accent Allowance Wine Grotto Door Allowance BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 12
YOUR PLUMBING Some plumbing items may not be applicable to your home. MASTER BATHROOM AND POWDER BATHROOM Master Sink Fixtures Pearl Nickel, Chrome & Brass, Venetian Bronze, or Stainless Steel in an 8 spread ($274 ea) Master Tub Fixture Pearl Nickel, Chrome & Brass, Venetian Bronze, or Stainless Steel ($344 ea) Master Shower Fixture Pearl Nickel, Chrome & Brass, Venetian Bronze, or Stainless Steel ($191 ea) Master Tub Allowance 72 x 42 Whirlpool tub ($750) Master Lavatory Sinks Kohler K2196-8-0 white Pennington drop-in ($67 ea) Powder Lavatory Sink Kohler K2196-8-0 white Pennington drop-in ($67 ea) Toilets White toilets with elongated bowls ($115 ea) NOTE: All shower and tub fixtures have pressure-balanced valves. OTHER BATHROOMS Sink Fixtures Delta 2530 LHP/H24/A24 ($119 ea) NOTE: This fixture is a 4 spread 2-handle chrome fixture from Delta s Innovations Series. Tub / Shower Fixtures Delta 1343 chrome fixture ($92 ea) Tubs White 30 x 60 steel tub ($105 ea) Sinks Kohler K2196-8-0 white Pennington drop-in ($67 ea) Toilets White toilets with elongated bowls ($115 ea) NOTES: All shower and tub fixtures have pressure-balanced valves. Shower stalls will not have the lower tub water spout. Not all fixtures may be applicable to your home. KITCHEN Kitchen Sink Faucet Delta 474 chrome w/pull-out sprayer ($245) Kitchen Sink Blanco 501-106 stainless steel two-comp. undermount ($275) Kitchen Sink Disposal Badger 5 with 1/2 horsepower ($70) Vegetable Sink Faucet Vegetable Sink Vegetable Sink Disposal BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 13
UTILITY ROOM Utility Sink 20x17x10 White Mustee #11 fiberglass ($55) Utility Faucet Delta 100TP chrome single lever ($71) WET BAR Wet Bar Sink 15 x 15 stainless steel ($150) Wet Bar Fixture Delta 2172LHP, H25 chrome bar faucet ($114) SPECIAL PLUMBING ALLOWANCES Special Plumbing Allowance Reverse Osmosis Circulating Hot Water System - for selecting custom fixtures BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 14
YOUR TRIM Some trim items may not be applicable to your home. FOYER Front Other 5 1/2" trim w/ crown capital - stained and DM8 CR7 Rope light mold @ dome DINING ROOM 4 pc chair rail CR7 Rope light mold @ dome LIVING ROOM - NOT APPLICABLE TO YOUR HOME BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 15
STUDY 32" wainscot Stain grade DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY POWDER BATHROOM Groin vault ceiling FAMILY ROOM Stained entertainment BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 16
BREAKFAST ROOM KITCHEN Stained kitchen cabinets, Stained pantry door PANTRY Stained pantry door UTILITY ROOM BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 17
MASTER BEDROOM MASTER BATHROOM MASTER WATER CLOSET MASTER CLOSET BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 18
UPSTAIRS HALLWAY GAMEROOM BONUS ROOM B211 C211 NOTE: These specifications apply only to finished bonus areas. OTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOMS, AND CLOSETS B211 C211 BUYER S INITIALS BUYER S INITIALS SELLER S INITIALS 19
STAIRCASES Handrails Newels Balusters Wall Handrails Entry Staircase Flooring Back Staircase Flooring Tread/Riser Caps Entry/Starter Step BMC 6010 oak rail or equivalent BMC 4955 oak newel or equivalent Wrought iron spindles ($8.00 each) BMC 6040 oak rail or equivalent (if on plans) Carpet Carpet Stained 1" x 4 trim pieces Oak DOORS Interior Doors Downstairs Interior Doors Upstairs Front Door Front Door Jamb Other Exterior Doors Standard masonite doors chosen by clients u.n.o Standard masonite doors chosen by clients u.n.o To be selected in coordination w/ allowance Insulated metal w/insulated glass u.n.o. (if app) NOTES: Door sizes are noted on the plans. Stained rooms will have fir doors. Metal doors cannot be stained. Doors between the house and the garage will be paint-grade, fire-rated, self-closing doors. CABINETS Stain Grade Cabinets Paint Grade Cabinets Cabinet Doors Kitchen, Study, Master, and Entertainment Centers Other Areas Stain Grade Birch w/ White Pine Moldings Birch w/ White Pine Moldings Raised Panels Flat Panels The specifications contained here within and the associated architectural drawings represent the full agreement in respect to building the house at the property listed herein. This agreement supersedes all previous discussions. Buyer s Signature Date Buyer s Signature Date Seller s Signature Date 20